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as in to subdue
to bring under one's control by force of arms
The tyrant used brute force to dominate all countries in the region.
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Recent Examples of dominate
Their second day of practice against the Lions showed bounce-back toughness after they were dominated physically during the first practice.
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Conversely, the Padres were dominated by Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt for much of his 5⅔ innings and by two relievers for all of the rest of Monday’s game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Our science worship has usurped the God worship of previous centuries, but ultimately points to Old Testament outcomes: Apocalypse, holocaust, and the fascistic desire to dominate.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Multiples of three dominated the Fantasy 5 evening drawing, which came up 3, 9, 11, 18 and 33.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2025
Conversely, the Padres were dominated by Diamondbacks starter Brandon Pfaadt for much of his 5⅔ innings and by two relievers for all of the rest of Monday’s game.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
Our science worship has usurped the God worship of previous centuries, but ultimately points to Old Testament outcomes: Apocalypse, holocaust, and the fascistic desire to dominate.
—Literary Hub, 5 Aug. 2025
Multiples of three dominated the Fantasy 5 evening drawing, which came up 3, 9, 11, 18 and 33.
—David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 5 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dominate
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Asia-Pacific markets were subdued overnight as a result.—
Holly Ellyatt,
CNBC,
11 Aug. 2025
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The two also showed a demonstration of what a K9 takedown looks like, with Humphries acting as a target and K9 Bob subduing him.—
Richard Requena,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Aug. 2025
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An icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe keeps watch from the mantel; a painting of her cat wearing a crown overlooks her shelves and shelves of books.—
Nancy Walecki,
The Atlantic,
7 Aug. 2025
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Underrated Duck Hunting States Washington state seems to be getting a lot of publicity in the waterfowl hunting world these days, but don’t overlook the next stop along the Pacific flyway — Oregon.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
6 Aug. 2025
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Their next goal is conquering the conventional retail space. Jesse & Ben’s fries currently come in Classic Avocado Oil & Sea Salt, Avocado Oil with Rosemary & Garlic, Beef Tallow & Sea Salt, and currently exclusive to Sprouts Farmers Market, Sweet Potato Fries with Beef Tallow.—
Andrew Watman,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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The network has ordered an 18th season of the competition series that sees contestants working to conquer an intricate obstacle course.—
Rick Porter,
HollywoodReporter,
4 Aug. 2025
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The Refreshments, fronted by Roger Clyne, split up the following year, with Clyne forming his band the Peacemakers in 1999.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
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Britain was swaggering on the global stage once more, fronted by a new pantheon of pop culture gods.—
Thomas Page,
CNN Money,
1 Aug. 2025
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Additional sanctions could subject Robinson to probation, suspension, termination or a host of possible penalties related to promotions, tenure or salary, according to IU code.—
Cate Charron,
IndyStar,
15 Aug. 2025
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Having to subject yourself to a room that’s hot as hell could deter you from taking a class altogether—leading you to miss out on all the benefits of exercise that are just as abundant in mild temps.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
8 Aug. 2025
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Kinloch closely defeated former THAW CEO Saunteel Jenkins in the city's Aug. 5 primary to advance in the race, according to unofficial vote results on the city's website.—
Dana Afana,
Freep.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Schmitt replaced long-time GOP hand Roy Blunt, who retired in 2022, and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., defeated Democratic Sen. Claire McCaskill in 2018. Hawley and Schmitt are close in age and enjoy a good relationship but diverge stylistically.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The Padres are leaving no stone unturned in their quest to overcome the Los Angeles Dodgers in the National League west.—
Bernie Pleskoff,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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Whether they’re equipped to overcome them is a legitimate question.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
7 Aug. 2025
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“Dominate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dominate. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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